INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Module 3: The Human Person as an Embodied Spirit

Pre- Assessment
1. It is the term commonly used to represent the entire human race.
2. It is a general term which refers to the deepest and natural behavior of a person that
distinguish human from animals. It consists of collective traits that formed and
considered the very essence of humanity.
3. It is the term used to describe humans who are not just mere humans different from
animals but with inherent birth rights and exact origin of his/her classification.
4. Dexon Dave is a tall person with brown hair and brown eyes. What aspect of the human
person is being described in the statement?
5. Charlyn is very cheerful and friendly to her classmates. What aspect of the human
person is being described in the statement?
6. Which of the following is NOT an essential component of the human person.
7. Which of the following is NOT an essential component of the human person?
8. Which of the following experiences describe the concept of embodiment?
9. Eugene loses his arm and leg due to a car accident. He loses a part of his physical body
which makes up his physical identity. Which of the following statement is true about the
concept of embodiment?
10. A criminal who have committed a heinous offense can still be considered a human
person despite of his cruelty and inhumane act. The statement is______.
11. What is the branch of Philosophy that studies the method of acquiring and validating
knowledge?
12. Who is the founder of Phenomenology?
13. What point of view is central to the phenomenological method?
14. What is the proper order of logical thinking?
15. How do you know if a statement is true according to the Correspondence Theory?
Activity 1- I Recognize Myself
STRENGTHS
Abilities (I can)
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WEAKNESS
Fears ( I can’t)
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Hesitations (I am afraid)
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DESIRES
What can I do more?
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Activity 2- I Picture Out Myself
Explanation:

Activity 3- I know What to Do

I have known…

I realized that…
Activity 4- Myself, My Family, My Community
1. As a student, how can you conquer the challenges posed by this pandemic?

2. How did the present crisis make you realize the reality of human limitations,
uncertainties and possibilities?

Activity 5- One’s Limitations and Possibilities

1. What are your limitations as a person? What are the things that you consider as difficult
or hard for you to accomplish or believe in?
2. What are you strengths? What are the possible things or status that you can reach or
achieve in the future?
3. What are the factors affecting your limitations? How about possibilities?
4. Do you see yourself improving in 5-10 years’ time? How can you say that you are
improving?
5. How can you go beyond your current limitations?
POST-ASSESSMENT
Activity 6A- Multiple Choice
1. Kim is a very cheerful and friendly to his classmates. What aspect of the human person
is being described in the statement?
2. A criminal who have committed a very heinous offense can still be considered a human
person despite of his cruelty and inhumane act. The statement is____.
3. Joseph is a tall person with brown hair and brown eyes. What aspect of the human
person is being described in the statement?
4. Which of the following BEST describes the concept of embodiment?
5. Which of the following experiences the concept of embodiment?
6. It is the term commonly used to represent the entire human race.
7. John Hero loses his arm and leg due to a car accident. He loses a part of his physical
body which makes up his physical identity. Which of the following statement is true
about the concept of embodiment?
8. Which of the following is NOT an essential component of the human person?
9. It is the term used to describe humans who are not just mere humans different from
animals but with inherent birth rights and exact origin of his/her classification.
10. It is a general term which refers to the deepest and natural behavior of a person that
distinguish human from animals. It consists of collective traits that formed and
considered the very essence of humanity.
11. What do you call the state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material
experience?
12. What does the term “scandare” mean?
 13. According to this philosopher, the human person is an embodiment of spirit. Who is he?
14. Which of the following is a biological limitation for transcendence for a student whose
goal is to be a valedictorian?
15. Which of the following is not a possibility for transcendence?
16. Alyssa is a poor 17-year old girl whose ultimate dream is to finish her studies. What can
she do to make her dream possible?
17. Why do some people fail to experience transcendence?
18. Which of the following statements is true?
1. Transcendence is for younger ages.
2. Transcendence is similar to self-actualization
19. How does the human body play a role in transcendence?
1. The body has its limitations
2. The body functions against transcendence?
20. Which statement about transcendence is true?
1. A state of being intrinsically satisfied with life regardless of physical and tangible
factors.
2. Ability to change, be dynamic, and continually redefining one’s self which works out
with our facticity to create change
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 Activity 6B- Identification
Human Body and soul
Man Human Nature
Rational Animal Physical Self
Person Cognitive Self
Personhood Human Being
1. An individual with self-awareness, self-determination, rational mind, and the capacity to
interact with other and with himself/herself.
2. It is a term used to represent the entire human race.
3. A term used to separate man from other Human Classification like animals.
4. A general term refers to the state of being a person with unique, sacred and ethical
status within him/herself.
5. A collective traits that formed and considered the very essence of humanity. Nobody
can be considered man without human nature.
6. A term used to refer for various classifications and species.
7. A belied from a Christian Philosophy that deals with unity and responsibility.
8. Aristotle once said that humans are different from animals because of our minds.
9. Human features which are tangible and can be seen by people.
10. Human features that live within each of us.
Activity 6C- Analysis
Write A if the 1st and 2nd statement are true
Write B if the statement is correct and 2nd statement is wrong
Write C if the 1st is incorrect and 2nd statement is true
Write D if the 1st and 2nd statement are both incorrect
1. A. Humans are capable of controlling their souls
B. Humans are rational animals

2. A. Cognitive Self deals within our body and cannot be seen by our eyes.
B. Cognitive Self composes of human beliefs and religion

3. A. Physical Self deals with the beauty of one’s body.

B. Physical self is a manifestation of people’s strength and weakness
 4. A. Person is a term that commonly connotes birth rights provided by the state.
B. Human nature is a term used to define the inner soul of the person.

5. A. Human Nature is the total reflections of human activities

B. Embodied Spirit is the incarnation of a material body.
Activity 6D- I know, I am Aware, I have Learned

1. I am a rational animal because

2. I am a person because

3. I am human being because

4. I am a human person with an embodied spirt because

5. My soul and my body is inseparable because